Hey Everyone, I can't believe April is here I hope you all have a wonderful April!
I have had a wonderful and amazing March... I celebrated all month because everyday is a gift to celebrate! I believe every day is a gift because I get to see another day.
I have decided to write about one of my favorite movies called I still believe... It stars KJ APA, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain and a whole wonderful cast of people.
The movie starts with a young man named Jeremy Camp who is from Lafayette Indiana, It is September and the year is 1999.
Jeremy Camp departs from his home to go to Calvary Chapel College in MurrietaCalifornia on the night of his arrival he goes to a concert of Canadian Christian Band the Kry where he meets the lead singer of the band Jean-luc lajoie who becomes fast friends with Jeremy who turns to him for musical advice.
The concert has ended and Jeremy meets a young lady named Melissa Henning who is a fellow student at his school and also a really good friend of Jean-luc who is in love with Melissa she doesn't feel the same way he feels about her she likes him as a friend not a boyfriend.
As time passes Jeremy and Melissa get to know each other and eventually they start dating and it ends up causing a rift among the three friends.
Melissa told Jeremy that she didn't want Jean-luc to get hurt in the process of them dating Jeremy was telling her that he thinks Jean-luc would be fine with them dating.
Jean-luc does end up getting hurt... he thought Melissa had the same feelings about him that he had about her, Melissa ends up breaking up with Jeremy because Jean-luc is hurt and he is one of her very good friends.
It is now holiday season and it is Christmas break for all the students at school Jeremy goes home and visits his family for Christmas break while he is home he gets a phone call from Jean-luc telling him that Melissa is in the hospital and he asks Jeremy to come back to California to come and visit her to see how she is doing.
Jeremy makes it back to California and upon his arrival Melissa is happy to see him and she explains to him what the situation is and why she is in the hospital her diagnosis is she has stage three C ovarian cancer and it has spread to her liver.
She also tells Jeremy that she is in love with him and that God told her he is the guy she is supposed to be with, Jeremy talks to Jean-luc and Jean tells him that he and Melissa are destined to be together and that she lights up every time she is around him, and he can tell how much they care about each other and they reconcile their friendship together, and cool with one another.
Jeremy sets up surprise for Melissa and realizes that she is the girl he is supposed to be with he makes a surprise proposal in the hospital and takes her to where he set up the surprise and tells her that he is all in and that he will be there for her always in sickness and in health and that they are in this together and will fight it head on.
He proposes to her and she accepts his proposal they have their wedding on a beautiful beach and the song by Elvis Presley I can't help falling in love with you is playing as she walks down the aisle, and both of their families are there and so happy and excited for them at the reception they have lantern lights that has a light that glows on the inside and they release their lights up into the sky.
Jeremy makes a name for himself in his music as a christian Singer-Songwriter, Melissa goes back to the hospital to have a MRI and learns while she is there the cancer has spread to her ovaries and she needs a hysterectomy, she is devastated and she falls asleep and wakes ip to Jeremy saying the surgery has been canceled because she is cancer-free and she doesn't need the surgery anymore.
Jeremy at one of his concerts tells the audience Melissas story and how God can perform miracles and miracles happen every day, he tells them how much Melissa loves Jesus and how much she means to him and how she is holding on to faith and hope and believing she will be healed she puts all her trust in God and lifts her hand up to the heavens because she knows she's not alone and that he hasn't forsaken her in her time of need.
He asks the audience to gather around her and pray for healing and that she will be healed that night, a few days later they are at home and Melissa is hungry for a sandwich she makes her sandwich and wants pickles she tries opening the jar a couple she sees that her strength is starting to decrease because she can't the jar of pickles open she ends up breaking the jar of pickles because she is so upset and devastated at her current situation.
And at an earlier point when they go their apartment she sees wedding presents from family and friends celebrating their marriage and wedding day Melissa also sees a sign that says Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Camp... Jeremy asks her if she is ok, she tells him she's fine and that she will be right back she heads to the bathroom and turns the water on from the sink she doesn't want Jeremy to hear her crying, she's crying because she knows that her time is short and she won't be able to spend the rest of her life with Jeremy or be able to stay married long too him.
Jeremy decides to take her out on a boat ride for their honeymoon and while they are on the ride, she feels something weird on her stomach she tells Jeremy she's ok she is still having some pain they go to the hospital and find out her cancer is back and there isn't anything more that can be done for her unfortunately.
Jeremy takes her to where they first met and when he fell instantly in love with her, Melissa says that seems like such a Long time ago and that she is the shell of the person she once was she tells Jeremy that after she is gone she wants him to find someone else to spend the rest of his life with she wants him to be happy and loved and not having to go through life alone.
Melissa loves the galaxy and she tells him that the stars shining the brightest have the shortest lives and it creates a beautiful Super-Nova when they die she is using this as a metaphor for her terminal cancer explaining that her life can be a inspiration to others and if her story touches one person she knows that her cancer and everything she went through was worth it.
Jeremy promises her that she will be ok and that she won't have cancer anymore. Melissa tells him that he can't make that kind of promise as much as she would like to be cancer -free and be better that's not his promise to make It is God's decision to heal her and make her better and cancer-free.
She does want him to live a happy life and continue with his music and sharing their story to encourage and inspire others with whatever they are going through at the current time and to pick up his guitar again when he is ready to play.
The rest of the movie is really encouraging and inspiring as Easter is coming, I encourage you all to keep the faith and keep holding your head up even when it feels hard and nothing is coming easy at the moment I want you to know that God will not give your more than you can handle.
Melissa trusted in God her whole life even in the midst of what she was going through she knew God had her in the palm of his hand and that he was with her every step of the way.
Easter is a good time to to give your life to God or experiencing a second chance in life he will always love you no matter what you have done in life he will never judge you or criticize you no matter what you bring he's still in love with you and will always be there for you he is jealous for you!
He wants to have a relationship with you, and wants you to be with him in Eternal life, He will continue to fight your battles and continue to trust in him, He will make your paths straight.
I am so thankful and grateful for the Psalmist Niya Cotton she is a blessing that God brought into my life, her singing touches my heart and spirit every time I hear it..
I love the song Holy Forever her version of it she sings it with all her and spirit... I sing along with her and when I hear it sung at other occasions I hear her version in my head and sing it along with the other people that are singing the song. I also like the song It is well with my soul, my favorite part of that song is the trump shall resound, and the lord shall descend even so it is well with my soul! Even in the midst of everything that is happening with me, It is well with my soul!
I also love the song Even IF, Anthony Evans Song the song is about even when the circumstances are painful, and prayers are unanswered or the outcome isn't you desired still praise him even in the midst because God is Good and he will answer your prayers in time!
I just have to do life a little different now there are some days when I wish I didn't have it, I am happy to be here and still living my life to the fullest and I know that God will do more than I am expecting!
Don't give up God hears each and every one of your prayers, thoughts and questions and he will answer all of your prayers questions and whatever your heart's desire is, keep seeking him he loves you with all his heart!
Have no fear, Live your life with no regrets and say everything that is in your heart to say you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength! Have Faith over Fear the goodness of God is running after you!
My favorite scene from the movie is when Melissa and Jeremy first meet, and the fun times and moments they have together and how they are their for each other and continue to trust in God even in the midst of everything going on!
I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see a good movie ! I hope you all have a great day!
